"Orchid surprise" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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When I looked around the studio this morning for something to paint I found that the orchids I painted a few weeks ago were still alive!   Hard to believe I bought them 6 weeks ago.   

This is my sister's back yard in Port Aransas.  It was 75° every day and this night she had the hot tub (the round thing in the background) heated up with it cascading into the pool and a fire in the pit. It was beautiful!  There was steam coming off the whirlpool and pool.   We took a dip later, it was fabulous!   Below is my sister Cynthia and my dog Whirly Girl on the beach on Christmas Eve!!   Another beautiful day!   Thanks Cynthia for a wonderful time!!

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"Littlest escape"

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I loved the ribbon so much that I had to do another one today.   the background was a grayish purple with a yellowish light so I added light yellow to the purple/grey surface.  below:  #13 Bag, Small, red rose chenille. Click here to see more details.

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"Yellow ribbon" 6 in x 6 in

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6"x6" oil on gessobord    I guess you noticed that I added something.   I'm easing into painting something else beside the orchid.   I'm sure ya'll will be glad.   Below: #12 Bag, Small black/tan chenille victorian   Click here to view my ICLAUDIA Project bag blog to see more views and get information about my project bags,

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"Sunshine orchids"

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6" x 6"  oil on Ampersand gessobord

Things have been so hectic around here I'm surprised I have a daily at all.   Been working on some commission work and got a new printer that has a learning curve and a touch screen.   It is so pretty and shiny that I want to take it upstairs with me and stare at it in the evenings.   But alas, I can live with it seated in its stationary position next to the computer space.

#11 Bag, Large red velvet victorian.   $114

Yes it matches the sofa behind it.   The sofa came first.  You can view the details on my project bag blog

I love this inside linen fabric.  The corners have been sewn down to prevent the lining from moving and coming out when you take out the contents.

Detail showing the top contrast binding and the old button that is the clasp.

This is the bottom of the bag showing the six metal feet that keep it off the ground and also serves to hold the fabric to the board that is used in the bottom.

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"Orchid X" 6 in x 6 in oil on Ampersand gessobord

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I love these two colors maybe because the goose is getting fat, meaning that Christmas is coming.   And if you haven't got a penny a half penny will do.  If you haven't got a half penny then god bless you!

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"Orchids unplugged" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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All I can say is if you want some cut flowers for your home that are going to last you should get fresh cut orchids.   I got these on a Thursday, the day after they arrive at the florist I go to, and here it is two weeks later and they are finally showing a little wear and tear.  Finally!

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"Tipped over" 5"x7" oil on gessobord

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I thought with the red flowers and the bright green vase the background needed to be sedate.  It is sort of a gray blue and the light on it adds some yellow.

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"Red and tan" 5"x7" oil on gessobord

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I like the red against the neutral background.   It was such an overcast dark day.   I find it hard to paint when the light is not so good.  

I have been spending my nights and weekends on making very cool Project Bags and you can view them on my other blog, click here.   This latest venture has been taking up all my extra time and I can't wait to make the next one. 

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"Green glow" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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This one looks almost abstract in the way the paint and colors play off one another.

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"Orchids tiptoeing" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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I hope all of you had a good Thanksgiving!  I ignored the studio for a couple of days and was surprised when the orchids were still there looking great.   It might be that the room is cool.  Each time I go to work on these I think I won't be able to do anything interesting but I fiddle with it long enough until something happens.  So this is my effort today.

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"Orchids to the left" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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These orchids just keep hanging on so I keep painting them.  This light green pot is my latest thrift store find, don't you love it!

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"Orchids diagonally" 6"x6" oil in Ampersand Gessobord

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When I started the painting the light was fine but soon it became overcast and I had a hard time seeing what color value I was using.  Had to hurry to make sure I got a photo in time.  Whew!

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"Floating Orchids" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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Those two orchids that look like they are floating on the edge of the bowl are actually hooked on with the stem of each.   Isn't it strange how each of them look so very different but actually have the same petals.   And you might say "What have you been smoking?"  I would reply "Nothing! I swear!"

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"Two orchids, five buds" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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Looking at this right now the two buds out front look like a pair of ballet toe shoes.

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"Orchids to the right" 5"x7" oil on gessobord

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This series started by accident, I swear!  There I was painting movers and shakers then along comes these beautiful orchids.  What is a person to do?  I have to paint them before they disappear, don't I?

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"Green bowl, red orchid" 5"x7" oil on gessobord

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It is amazing to me how long orchids last.  I was asked to talk a little bit about my lighting.   I work in a room with two tall 8.5 foot north facing windows.   Most days that is great light for painting, seeing my colors and so forth but today was an exception.   Today was dark, overcast and dreary and most of the time I could not even see what color I was putting on the canvas.  I think that is why the shadow of the bowl is so dark on the one above (now that I look at it... why didn't I see it earlier?!)   I had to set up a spot light for my painting and palette but most days I don't have to do that.   Now with my set ups I have two main surfaces that I work from one is an old hospital table that raises and lowers so I can get different heights.  That is where I do most of the ones I look down on.   The other one is a tall lie flat storage cabinet that stands 46" high and that is the surface that I use for eye level, I usually sit on a tall stool for either set up.   Now the lighting,  I use a regular bulb in a telescoping stand and I usually have the light low so it cast nice long shadows.  On the tall table I have an old desk lamp from the 40"s that is a goose neck.   I think the bulbs are 60 W and one of them is a new florescent, you know the swirly kind.

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